What’s really remarkable is how well the hops accentuate and bring out the meaty qualities of the pumpkin. It’s a very mature, rounded flavor that may have a hint of spices, but nothing nearly as cartoonish as dumping a tun of nutmeg into the mash. Keep in mind, Lauderale did do a porter like that; hopefully I’ll be able to review it soon.

It’s also a good deal brighter than your normal quality craft pumpkin ale, which I’ve noticed tends to be either a porter or brown ale. There’s a beautiful deep orange color to the beer, which serves to make the drinking experience that much more enjoyable.

Sure, pumpkin beers may be passe, but try a new twist on the varietal. You have noting to lose but your biases!